Start point: Birks Bridge, Duddon Valley (SD 235 992)
Harter Fell from Birks Bridge
Distance: 3.25 miles Total Ascent: 538 metres Time Taken: 1 hour 30 minutes
Weather: Cool, mainly clear. 9oC.
Today turned clear with blue skies again – I had a short walk up to Harter Fell from the Duddon Valley, starting from Birks Bridge. The view turned out to be good, much better than I expected earlier. The ascent was made more interesting when I bumped in to Chris Jesty, the man responsible for updating the Wainwright Pictorial Guides, who stopped for a chat.
Harter Fell from the Duddon Valley.
Birks Bridge.
Chris Jesty - doing the Wainwrights.
Approaching the summit of Harter Fell.
Angus.
Looking across Hardknott to Upper Eskdale and the Scafells, the Pillar group beyond to the left of the photo. Burnmoor Tarn is just visible centre left.
Closing in on Scafell, Scafell Pike, Esk Pike and Bow Fell.
The Coniston fells across the Duddon Valley. Select on the image for a larger version.
Grey Friar across the Duddon Valley.
Birks Bridge rapids.
A swim in the River Duddon.